The best spa hotels in Varanasi

Hey! Indulge in the ultimate pampering experience at one of these luxurious spa hotels. Designed to provide relaxation, rejuvenation, and tranquility, these properties offer an array of wellness services that range from massages and facials to yoga classes and meditation sessions. To make your search for the perfect spa hotel in in Varanasi easier, I've compiled this list of top-rated properties for your consideration. So sit back, relax, and explore your options - your ultimate wellness retreat awaits!

• 1 Brijrama Palace, Varanasi - Heritage boutique hotel by the Ganges Varanasi, India

  

  Hotel. Situated on its own ghat, BrijRama Palace – A Heritage Hotel was built in the 18th Century and is considered as one of the oldest structures in Varanasi. Overlooking the Ganges, the property is a stone’s throw away from the popular Dasashwamedh Ghat. It offers 2 dining options and a rooftop terrace. Complimentary boat check in/check out is provided (except monsoons). Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and is equipped with a flat-screen TV. Every room comes with a private bathroom fitted with a shower. For your comfort, you will find slippers, free toiletries and a hair dryer. Hi-tea, yoga sessions and bottled water are complimentary. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. The dry cleaning, ironing service and laundry facilities are available at a surcharge. Room service is available. Live classical music can be enjoyed at the Bada Aangan. Ahilhya features traditional, rich Banarasi Silk, Ayurvedic cosmetics and religious mementos for gifting. Beautiful views can be enjoyed from The Kamalya Terrace. Guided tour of Sarnath and Ramnagar Fort is available at an extra cost. Mangla Aarti tickets can be arranged at an additional cost. Dining options include Darbhanga that serves a selection of International vegetarian delights and Kamalya, the indoor café that offers a variety of hot beverages and snacks. Kedar Ghat is 700 metres from BrijRama Palace while the Kashi Vishwanath Temple is 400 metres. The Nepali Temple is 1 km and the Sankat Mochan Temple is 4.5 km. Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around 29999 INR.

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• 2 Hotel Surya, Kaiser Palace Varanasi, India

  

  Hotel. Built in 1818, the building Hotel Surya used to be a royal palace of an ancient Nepali king. Located in Varanasi, it has an outdoor pool, a large lawn area and a full service spa. Room service is available 24 hours. The air-conditioned rooms feature a mixture of traditional and modern design elements. Fitted with a private balcony, all come with a cable TV. Private bathrooms have shower facilities. Hotel Surya is 5 km from Varanasi Junction Railway Station and 6 km from Manikarnika Ghat. It is 9 km from the holy site of Sarnath and 21 km from Babatpur Airport. Aarna Spa provides relaxing body massage, facials and manicures. Day trips, flight and railway tickets can be booked at the tour desk. Guests can also get a traditional Henna tattoo or buy Indian handicrafts. Canton Royale serves a wide selection of international dishes, with the option of al fresco dining. Located under a mango tree, Mangi Ferra Cafe serves fresh juice and coffee. Cocktails and beer are available at SOL Bar. Show full description Guest review score 7.7, rooms from around 10395 INR.

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• 3 Ramada Plaza by Wyndham JHV Varanasi Varanasi, India

  

  Hotel. Located in Varanasi City, Ramada Plaza by Wyndham JHV Varanasi offers 5 dining options and an outdoor pool. It also boasts a spa, gym and a tennis court. Its spacious rooms feature lawn, pool, or Varuna River views. Offering a modern décor, rooms feature wood panelled walls and carpeted flooring. They are equipped with wired internet access and a TV with cable channels. Marble bathrooms come with a bathtub and hairdryer. In-room dining is possible. Ramada Plaza is 5 km from Varanasi City Railway Station and 6 km from Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is 23 km away. Guests may book an appointment with the barber/beauty salon, relax in the sauna or take a dip in the spa bath. Alternatively, there are shops within the hotel. Other facilities include a tour desk and business centre. Tadka, the in-house restaurant, offers Indian specialities. The Palate features all-day international buffet spreads. Drinks can be enjoyed at Toxic Bar & Lounge and Pool Side Bar. Kabab Junction serves kebab. Show full description Guest review score 7.5, rooms from around 9000 INR.

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• 4 Radisson Hotel Varanasi Varanasi, India

  

  Hotel. Offering a fitness centre and an outdoor swimming pool, Radisson Hotel Varanasi offers 3 dining options and a bar along with a pool side barbeque. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Radisson Hotel is located 3 km from local Bus Station and Varanasi Cantonment Railway Station. Nearby attractions include Sarnath Buddhist Place, Main Ghats at the mighty Ganges and Kashi Vishwanath Temple which are at 6 km. The Tulsi Manas Temple is 8 km away while the Lal Bahadur Shastri Babatpur International and Domestic Airport is 22 km. The air-conditioned rooms are equipped with a minibar, seating area and flat-screen satellite TV. The attached bathroom comes with a hairdryer, shower and free toiletries. With a 24-hour front desk, the property provides services like luggage storage and currency exchange. A meeting/banqueting space and business centre are available. Guests can pamper themselves with a relaxing massage. A tour desk is available to make travel arrangements. EastWest, the coffee shop offers hot beverages. The Great Kebab Factory (TGKF) serves vegetarian and non-vegetarian kebabs. The Oakwood Bar serves alcoholic beverages while R The Lounge serves alcoholic as well as piping hot refreshing beverages. Guests can enjoy their favourites at the Poolside barbeque.

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• 5 Hotel Madin Varanasi, India

  

  Hotel. Situated in Varanasi, 1.8 km from Godowlia, Hotel Madin features free WiFi access and free private parking. The hotel has a terrace and views of the city, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and is fitted with a flat-screen TV. You will find a kettle in the room. Each room comes with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes and free toiletries. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. The hotel also offers car hire. Dasaswamedh Ghat is 5.5 km from Hotel Madin, while Kedar Ghat is 5.4 km away. The nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, 24 km from Hotel Madin. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 7.8, rooms from around 15307 INR.

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• 6 Om Vilas Benares, Varanasi Varanasi, India

  

  Resort. Set in Varanasi, 7.6 km from Sarnath, Om Vilas Benares, Varanasi offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Featuring a bar, the 5-star resort has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation provides free shuttle service, room service and currency exchange for guests. At the resort, the rooms are equipped with a desk and a balcony with a garden view. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. A buffet, continental or Asian breakfast is available at the property. At Om Vilas Benares, Varanasi you will find a restaurant serving French, Indian and Italian cuisine. Vegetarian, halal and vegan options can also be requested. The accommodation offers a children's playground. Speaking English and Hindi, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical information on the area at the 24-hour front desk. Varanasi Junction Railway Station is 10 km from Om Vilas Benares, Varanasi, while Dasaswamedh Ghat is 11 km from the property. Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is 19 km away. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description

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• 7 PRIME LAND Varanasi, India

  

  Hotel. Situated in Varanasi, 5.5 km from Varanasi Junction Railway Station, PRIME LAND features accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Each accommodation at the 3-star hotel has city views, and guests can enjoy access to an indoor pool. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a bath and a wardrobe. All units have a safety deposit box. Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, à la carte and continental options. Dasaswamedh Ghat is 7.7 km from the hotel, while Kashi Vishwanath Temple is 7.9 km from the property. Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is 30 km away. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 6.7, rooms from around 9609 INR.

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• 8 VIA VARANASI-A Boutique Hotel Varanasi, India

  Hotel. Located in Varanasi, 300 metres from Assi Ghat, VIA VARANASI-A Boutique Hotel provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers an ATM and a business centre. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. At VIA VARANASI-A Boutique Hotel every room comes with bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish options. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at this 4-star hotel. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Harishchandra Ghat, Kedar Ghat and Sri Sankata Mochan Hanuman Temple. The nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, 30 km from VIA VARANASI-A Boutique Hotel. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around 7200 INR.

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• 9 Avantika By The Ganges - IHCL SELEQTIONS Varanasi, India

  Hotel. Set in Varanasi and with Manikarnika Ghat reachable within 400 metres, Avantika By The Ganges - IHCL SELEQTIONS offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel offers a tour desk. The accommodation features room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, some units at Avantika By The Ganges - IHCL SELEQTIONS also have a city view. All guest rooms at the accommodation feature air conditioning and a desk. A vegetarian breakfast is available at Avantika By The Ganges - IHCL SELEQTIONS. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Dasaswamedh Ghat, Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Kedar Ghat. Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is 27 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description

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• 10 Saraswati Palace Varanasi, India

  

  Hotel. Featuring 3-star accommodation, Saraswati Palace is set in Varanasi, 3.7 km from Sri Sankata Mochan Hanuman Temple and 4.5 km from Banaras Hindu University. This 3-star hotel offers room service and an ATM. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. At the hotel, all rooms are equipped with a wardrobe. With a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and free toiletries, rooms at Saraswati Palace also have free WiFi, while some rooms come with a city view. The units at the accommodation feature air conditioning and a desk. Guests at Saraswati Palace can enjoy an Asian or a vegetarian breakfast. The hotel offers a sun terrace. Harishchandra Ghat is 5.3 km from Saraswati Palace, while Kedar Ghat is 5.3 km away. The nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, 30 km from the accommodation. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around 1065 INR.

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• 11 Doubletree By Hilton Varanasi Varanasi, India

  Hotel. Situated in Varanasi, 4.7 km from Varanasi Junction Railway Station, Doubletree By Hilton Varanasi features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel offers a kids' club, room service and free WiFi. Guests can make use of a bar. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Doubletree By Hilton Varanasi provides some rooms with city views, and the rooms include a kettle. All rooms have a wardrobe. A buffet, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast is available at the property. The accommodation offers a sun terrace. Languages spoken at the reception include English and Hindi. Kashi Vishwanath Temple is 5.5 km from Doubletree By Hilton Varanasi, while Dasaswamedh Ghat is 5.7 km from the property. Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is 23 km away. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description

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• 12 Costa Riviera Hotel Varanasi, India

  

  Hotel. Situated in Varanasi, 2.7 km from Varanasi Junction Railway Station, Costa Riviera Hotel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The accommodation provides an ATM, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. All rooms have a wardrobe. Dasaswamedh Ghat is 2.8 km from Costa Riviera Hotel, while Kashi Vishwanath Temple is 2.9 km from the property. Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is 25 km away. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 7.0, rooms from around 18877 INR.

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• 13 Anaya Retreat Varanasi, India

  Hotel. Situated in Varanasi and with Dasaswamedh Ghat reachable within 2.7 km, Anaya Retreat features concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and an ATM. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, room service and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, each room includes a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. Rooms are fitted with a kettle, while certain rooms are equipped with a kitchen with a fridge and a microwave. The rooms at Anaya Retreat have air conditioning and a desk. The accommodation offers an à la carte or vegetarian breakfast. Guests at Anaya Retreat will be able to enjoy activities in and around Varanasi, like diving, fishing and cycling. Kashi Vishwanath Temple is 2.9 km from the hotel, while Harishchandra Ghat is 2.9 km away. Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is 27 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description

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